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ATX Thermal/Mechanical Design Information 
64     Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines 
Figure 6-7. Critical Parameters for Interfacing to Reference Clip  
Core
Fin Array
Fan
Clip
See Detail A
Core
Fin Array
Fan
Clip
See Detail A
Detail A
Fin Array
Clip
Core
1.6 mm
Detail A
Fin Array
Clip
Core
1.6 mm
Detail A
Fin Array
Clip
Core
1.6 mm
Detail A
Fin Array
Clip
Core
1.6 mm
Detail A
Fin Array
Clip
Core
1.6 mm
Detail A
Fin Array
Clip
Core
1.6 mm
Figure 6-8. Critical Core Dimension 
§ 
R 0.40 mm max
R 0.40 mm max
Φ36.14 +/- 0.10 mm
Gap required to avoid 
core surface blemish 
during clip assembly. 
Recommend 0.3 mm min.
1.00 mm min
2.596 +/- 0.10 mm
Φ38.68 +/- 0.30 mm
1.00 +/- 0.10 mm
Core
NOTE: Dimension from the bottom of the clip to the bottom of the 
heatsink core (or base) should be met to enable the required 
load from the heatsink clip (i.e., 43 lbf nominal +/- 10 lbf)










